21 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gallo, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Garden City, NY?
Where did Dr. Gallo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
What languages does Dr. Gallo speak?
Dr. Gallo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Gallo typically treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Gallo diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Gallo. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Movement
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Irregular Bowel Movements
- Changes in Pooping
ICD-10 Codes:
- R194: Change in bowel habit
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
- Z860100: Personal history of colon polyps, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Pain in Lower Left Abdomen
- Pelvic Pain
- Left lower quadrant pain
- Pain in left side of belly
- Left side abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1032: Left lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Open Wound of Lower Back and Pelvis
- Wounds and Injuries
- Lower Back Wound
- Pelvic Open Wound
- Hip Wound
- Back Laceration
ICD-10 Codes:
- S31000A: Unspecified open wound of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Gallo typically perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Gallo performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gallo. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp/Tumor Removal
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible colonoscopy with ablation
- Colon polyp removal
- Colon tumor destruction
- Therapeutic colonoscopy
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colorectal Polyp Removal
- Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45388: Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
- 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Injection (Sclerotherapy)
- Sclerosing Injection for Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Shrinking Injection
- Internal Hemorrhoid Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46500: Injection of sclerosing solution, hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Endoscopy and Biopsy of Small Intestine Pouch
- Kock pouch endoscopy
- Ileal reservoir evaluation
- Small bowel pouch biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 44386: Endoscopic evaluation of small intestinal pouch (eg, Kock pouch, ileal reservoir [S or J]); with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Treatment for Open Wound (with Packing)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound Dehiscence Treatment
- Open Wound Management
- Wound Packing
CPT Codes:
- 12021: Treatment of superficial wound dehiscence; with packing
Does Dr. Gallo accept my insurance?
Dr. Gallo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 248-7733 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gallo accept in Garden City, NY?
Dr. Gallo in Garden City, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
State of Maine
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gallo's office located?
Dr. Michael Gallo's Primary Practice
1075 Franklin Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 248-7733
What hospitals are Dr. Gallo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gallo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gallo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gallo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386613362.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gallo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gallo